@shanboody: “I’ve never really felt loved.” This line from @PilatesBodyRaven she shared on Lovers and Friends ran through my mind ALL weekend. Before I had awareness I KNEW I was deeply loved. I have never known a day where I haven’t felt in my bones that there were people on this planet who cherished me, covered me, and would choose me exactly who I was in that moment. The thought that there are people like Raven who cannot say the same makes my heart sting and also makes me rethink the answer to the question: can others love you before you love yourself? Many of us knew what love felt like before we passed it on. So those who weren’t born in to that kind of dynamic, literally how are you supposed to learn what real world love (the kind you can hold and expect to hold you back) feels like? Thanks to everyone whose watched and reflected with me on this episode.

Shan Boodram

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Tuesday 06 June 2023 17:22:27 GMT